Senior Material Handler

Description

Join our team and work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN!

Here at MARSHALLTOWN, we pride ourselves on creating a healthy company culture where new and good ideas are embraced, where excellence and effort are rewarded, decisions are made efficiently, and where we have the resources available in our top-notch facilities to accomplish the goals in which we set out to achieve. Our team here at MARSHALLTOWN strives to problem-solve the constantly evolving needs that arise at our large and highly automated manufacturing and distribution facilities. If being a part of a team that aims to manufacture superior quality tools, works hard, is nimble, and challenges the status quo, then joining the MARSHALLTOWN team is the right opportunity for you!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to Production Management, the Lead Materials Coordinator is responsible for a broad range of duties related to inventory management and the oversight of products and materials to include the coordination, organization, optimization, and transportation of inventory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates Forklift to transport received materials to the specified location within the facility.
• Accurately enters data/scans receipt points to track material movement and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Visually inspects products maintaining quality control practices ensuring concerns are escalated.
• Actively ensures that all safety requirements and procedures are followed at all times.
• Receives and unloads materials from trucks, as needed.
• Assists with cycle counts, as needed.
• Partners with Engineering and Operations to optimize storage of materials, set points of use within work cells, maximize potential of work cell layouts, and other Material Handler pain points.
• Trains new Material Handlers to proficiency adapting to different learning styles and approaches.
• Fills in for Production Manager as key decision maker for Material Handlers in the Production Managers absence.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Other duties, tasks, and project work as assigned by supervisors.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Keeps immediate supervisor informed of important matters which must be handled at that level, with emphasis on critical incidents related to employee safety and security.
• Contributes to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.
• Decision-making and authority is exercised with good judgment, recognizing when others must be involved.
• Shows initiative in gaining and maintaining the skills, abilities, and knowledge required to perform this position in at least a fully qualified and satisfactory manner.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• 2-4 year degree in Business with a concentration in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or other related field, preferred.
• 3-5 years of inventory management experience, required.
  • Understanding of the following, required: consumption rates, BOM’s, reconciliations, cycle counting, KANBAN’s, etc.

• Proficiency navigating a tablet/ipad as well as a computer, required.  Basic proficiency with Outlook and Excel, also required. Previous ERP/MRP experience, strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate a Forklift (experience operating PIT’s, preferred); ability to pass the Material Handler Certification exam (with training.)
• Previous leadership experience, preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, required.
• Ability to ask questions, understand problems, challenge status quo, and problem solve.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Prolonged periods of standing as well as sitting on the Forklift. Some desk time may also required.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds as needed, unassisted.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Must be able to communicate face-to-face, written, and over the phone and/or radio.
• Requires ability to read, write, calculate, and reason.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, as well as occasional bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Work environment includes regular noise >85db.

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, Dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, and vacation eligibility, just to name a few!

MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.